(someone) started it

(someone) started it

Someone else began a fight, argument, dispute, etc., as opposed to oneself. Usually said in or associated with childish arguments or fights. A: "Stop it you two! I'm taking you both to the principal's office." B: "But she started it!"
See also: start
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

you, he, she, etc. ˈstarted it

(spoken, informal) you, he, she, etc. began a fight or an argument: ‘Stop fighting, you two!’ ‘He started it!’
See also: start
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • you, he, she, etc. started it
  • for (one's) (own) sake
  • for sake
  • keep (someone or something) in sight
  • keep in sight
  • whine
  • whine about
  • whine about (someone or something)
  • check (one's) six
  • check your six